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Understanding Stacks in Data Structures

A stack is a linear data structure that operates on the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle, with key operations including push, pop, and peek. Stacks can be implemented using arrays or linked lists, with each having its advantages and limitations, such as fixed size in arrays leading to overflow. They are widely used in applications like function call management, expression parsing, and backtracking algorithms.

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Understanding Stacks in Data Structures

A stack is a linear data structure that operates on the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle, with key operations including push, pop, and peek. Stacks can be implemented using arrays or linked lists, with each having its advantages and limitations, such as fixed size in arrays leading to overflow. They are widely used in applications like function call management, expression parsing, and backtracking algorithms.

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Stacks Concept in Data

Structure
By Umera Sulthana S
Introduction to Stacks

A stack is a linear data structure that follows the


.Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle

The main operations of a stack include push, pop,


.and peek

Stacks are used in various applications, including


expression evaluation and backtracking
.algorithms
Stacks representation
Stack Operations

1. Push Operation on Stack

• Adds an item to the stack. If the stack is


full, then it is said to be an Overflow
condition.
• The elements can be pushed into the
stack till we reach the capacity of the
stack.

2
2. Pop Operation in Stack

Removes an item from the stack. The items


are popped in the reversed order in which
they are pushed. If the stack is empty.

Then it is said to be an Underflow


condition.
3. Top or Peek Operation on Stack

Returns the top element of the stack.


Before returning the top element from the
stack, we check if the stack is empty
Stack Implementations

• Stacks can be implemented using


arrays or linked lists.

• An array-based stack has a fixed size,


leading to potential overflow.

• A linked list based stack can grow


dynamically, with no overflow issues
unless memory is exhausted.

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Applications of Stacks

1. Stacks are commonly used in function call management


through call stacks.

2. They are essential in parsing expressions and syntax


checking in compilers.

3. Stacks facilitate backtracking algorithms, such as in


problem solving and puzzle games.
Advantages of stacks

• A primary advantage of stacks is their simplicity and ease of


implementation.

• Stacks also provide efficient memory usage for small data sets.

• However, their fixed size in array implementations can lead to overflow


and wasted space.
Thank You......
Presented by Umera Sulthana S

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